In this episode, we’re joined by two incredible activists: Zoe Rosenberg, investigator and rescuer with Direct Action Everywhere, and Rose Patterson, co-director of Animal Rising. Both are facing criminal charges for openly rescuing animals from extreme suffering and they share their stories in full.

Zoe explains how she took part in a major investigation into Purdue’s Petaluma Poultry in California, uncovered routine cruelty, and rescued four severely abused chickens from the slaughterhouse floor. For saving those birds, she’s now been convicted on felony and misdemeanor charges and faces up to 4.5 years in jail at her upcoming sentencing.

Rose shares the inside story of the two open rescues at MBR Acres, the UK’s notorious beagle breeding facility for animal testing. She describes entering the sheds, the smell, the conditions, and carrying puppies to safety, before being caught by police. She now faces burglary charges and up to 10 years in prison, with trials running throughout 2025 and early 2026.

To support Zoe, Rose, and ongoing rescue trials: go to animalrising.org and directactioneverywhere.com

Thanks for listening!!

Much love,

Farah Amber

Time stamps:

00:00 — Introduction

01:38 — Zoe’s Introduction

02:16 — Rose’s Introduction

03:07 — Zoe’s Rescue at Petaluma Poultry

05:26 — Rose’s Rescue at MBR Acres

09:22 — What They Hope These Trials Will Change

14:54 — Why They Rescued These Animals

21:57 — How It Feels to Be Prosecuted for Saving Lives

25:33 — Conclusion

Watch the podcast on Youtube here.

Connect with me: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/farahamberr

Connect with Rose & Zoe:

https://www.instagram.com/rose__patterson/

https://www.instagram.com/zoe_rooster/

https://www.instagram.com/directactioneverywhere/

https://www.instagram.com/animal.rising

More links: ⁠⁠⁠https://hoo.be/farahamber

Contact me: farahamberh@gmail.com

In this episode, we’re joined by Rose Patterson and Ben Newman, co-director of Animal Rising, the UK group behind some of the most high-profile animal rights actions of the last few years.

Rose and Ben share the full story of their open rescues at MBR Acres, the UK’s only beagle breeding facility for animal testing, including how they infiltrated the site, broke in under 24/7 security, and carried beagle puppies to freedom.

For saving those dogs, they’re now facing burglary charges and potential prison sentences of up to 10 years, with trials beginning at the end of 2025.

We also talk about:

• Why beagles are used in toxicology tests and what actually happens to them
• The emotional reality of going inside farms
• Animal Rising’s strategy to end factory farming in the UK
• Their massive nationwide investigation
• How they’re blocking new factory farms through legal challenges and local campaigns

To support Animal Rising & the beagle rescue trials: go to animalrising.org

Thanks for listening!!

Much love,

Farah Amber

Time stamps:

00:00 — Introduction

01:33 — Introduction by Rose & Ben

02:07 — Ben’s Vegan Journey

03:20 — Rose’s Vegan Journey

04:30 — Beagle Rescue at MBR Acres

15:30 — Arrests & Charges for the Rescue

17:20 — Animal Rising’s Project to End Factory Farming

20:06 — CAFF System & Blocking Factory Farms

22:20 — How to Support Animal Rising

25:10 — Conclusion

Watch the podcast on Youtube here.

Connect with me: https://www.instagram.com/farahamberr

Connect with Rose & Ben at Animal Rising:

https://www.instagram.com/animal.rising

https://www.instagram.com/rose__patterson/

https://www.instagram.com/bennewman90

www.animalrising.org

More links: ⁠⁠⁠https://hoo.be/farahamber

Contact me: farahamberh@gmail.com

In this episode, we’re joined by Thom Norman, co-founder of Farm Kind (@farmkindgiving), a new nonprofit helping people donate more effectively to end factory farming.

We talk about the massive funding gap in farmed animal advocacy, what makes a charity “super effective,” and how Farm Kind is empowering donors to help the most animals possible. We also explore the real-world impact made by the charities they recommend.

This is an inspiring and practical conversation for anyone who wants their giving to have the biggest possible impact for animals.

Learn more at farmkind.giving

Thanks for listening!!

Much love,

Farah Amber

Time stamps:

00:00 — Introduction

02:07 — Introduction by Thom

02:34 — How Farm Kind got started

03:16 — AIM incubator & the funding gap in farmed animal advocacy

05:15 — Why it matters to support super effective charities

07:40 — The six super effective charities Farm Kind recommends

10:22 — How the Impact Fund works & how Farm Kind maximizes donations

11:55 — Real impact: what these charities have achieved for animals

14:55 — Animal agriculture & factory farming’s climate impact

18:54 — Conclusion & final thoughts

Watch the podcast on Youtube here: https://youtu.be/heB9IYfu5G0

Connect with me: ⁠⁠

https://www.instagram.com/farahamberr

Connect with Farm Kind:

https://www.instagram.com/farmkindgiving

www.farmkind.giving

More links:

⁠⁠⁠https://hoo.be/farahamber

Contact me:

farah@farahamber.com

In this episode, we’re joined by Kuntal Joisher, a pioneering vegan mountaineer and passionate animal advocate. Kuntal made history as the first vegan to climb Mount Everest, not just once, but twice, all while staying true to his principles by designing and using the world’s first animal-free climbing suit.

Kuntal shares his incredible journey to veganism, detailing the challenges he faced and overcame in the world of extreme sports. We explore his passion for creating a community where vegans can embark on adventures without compromising their values, and he offers practical tips for those in India looking to transition to a vegan lifestyle.

Tune in to hear Kuntal’s inspiring story—from his transformation from a software engineer to a record-setting mountaineer, to his advocacy for a cruelty-free lifestyle in every aspect of life. You’ll also gain valuable insights into how Kuntal is breaking barriers in the adventure world and empowering others to follow in his footsteps.

Note: About 50 minutes into the episode, the microphone’s SD card filled up, and we had to switch to the camera’s audio. Hope this doesn’t impact your listening experience too much!

Thanks for listening!!

Much love,

Farah Amber

Time stamps:

00:00 — Introduction

02:20 — Introduction by Kuntal

07:44 — Kuntal’s Vegan Journey

25:35 — Kuntal’s Vegan Climb on Mount Everest

40:06 — Nepal Earthquake Avalanche

50:28 — Second Attempt to Climb Mount Everest

58:00 — Creating the First Animal-Free Climbing Suit for Mount Everest

1:05:00 — Tips for Adopting a Vegan Lifestyle in India

1:12:30 — Final Thoughts & Conclusion

Watch the podcast on Youtube here: https://youtu.be/IoHw7h9H9wU

Connect with me:

⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/itsfarahamber

Connect with Kuntal:

https://www.instagram.com/kuntalj

More links:

⁠⁠https://hoo.be/itsfarahamber

Contact me:

farah@farahamber.com

In this episode, we’re joined by Ritv Kapoor, a dedicated vegan entrepreneur from India. Ritv is the founder of "People of Tomorrow," an exceptional vegan restaurant in New Delhi that originally started as a sustainable living platform. His commitment to sustainability and veganism shines through his innovative business approaches and community-focused efforts.

Ritv shares his vegan journey, discusses the evolution and challenges of running a vegan restaurant in India, and provides insights into the booming vegan scene in New Delhi. He elaborates on the unique sustainability practices at his restaurant and the importance of making vegan food appealing to non-vegans.

Tune in to learn about Ritv's experiences in the restaurant industry, his innovative sustainability practices, and his vision for the future of veganism in India.

Thanks for listening!!

Much love,

Farah Amber

Time stamps:

00:00 — Introduction

04:52 — Start of People of Tomorrow

06:40 — Ritv’s Vegan Journey

08:53 — All About People of Tomorrow

15:53 — Sustainability Practices at People of Tomorrow

18:37 — Veganism & India

22:06 — Marketing Vegan Food to Non-Vegans

27:45 — POT food and recipes

30:32 — Advice for Aspiring Vegan Entrepreneurs

32:38 — Challenges in the Vegan Restaurant Business

36:27 — What’s Next for Ritv & POT

43:05 — Final Message & Conclusion

Watch the podcast on Youtube here.

Connect with me: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/itsfarahamber

Connect with Ritv:

https://www.instagram.com/ritvkapoor

https://www.instagram.com/peopleoftomorow/

https://www.instagram.com/peopleoftomorow2.0/

More links:⁠⁠https://hoo.be/farahvegan⁠⁠

Contact me: farah@farahamber.com

In this episode, we’re joined by Shreya Ghodawat, an influential sustainability advocate, entrepreneur, and climate activist from India. Shreya hosts the podcast “Sustainable Tea with Shreya,” where she delves into climate action and sustainability with various thought leaders and experts. She is the co-founder of “Meat Less Meet More,” an initiative focusing on luxury plant-based networking events in India, and serves as the India Ambassador for SHE Changes Climate, promoting the role of gender in climate discussions.

Shreya shares her inspiring vegan journey, offers insights on sustainability in India, and recounts her experiences at COP28. She discusses the importance of making sustainability accessible, the concept of a de-influencer economy, and the critical role of gender in climate action.

Tune in to gain valuable tips on living a more sustainable lifestyle and to hear about Shreya's inspiring work, including her initiatives like "Meat Less Meet More" and her podcast "Sustainable Tea with Shreya.

Thanks for listening!!

Much love,

Farah Amber

Time stamps:

00:00 — Introduction

05:20 — Shreya’s Vegan Journey

13:26 — Veganism in India

17:25 — Sustainability in India

19:58 — On Being More Sustainable

22:47 — Shreya’s Experience at COP28

27:28 — Making Sustainability Cool / De-Influencing Economy

33:05 — Earth Overshoot Day

35:09 — Gender and Climate / She Changes Climate

40:22 — What’s Next for Shreya

42:07 — Final Message & Conclusion

Watch the podcast on Youtube here: https://youtu.be/BbNQHocD0nY

Listen to the podcast here:

https://open.spotify.com/show/6AcLaofzDZ6uMJNstfnGYX

https://podcasts.apple.com/nl/podcast/changemakers/id1647956676

Connect with me:

⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/itsfarahamber

Connect with Shreya:

https://www.instagram.com/shreyaghodawat

https://www.instagram.com/sustainableteawithshreya

More links: ⁠⁠https://hoo.be/farahvegan⁠⁠

Contact me: farah@farahamber.com

In this episode, we’re joined by Shivam Nandi, also known as Voice of Vegans (@voiceofvegans_). Shivam is a vegan educator and content creator on YouTube, Instagram, and his blog, voiceofvegans.com.

Shivam shares his insights on effective vegan advocacy in India, discussing the challenges and strategies for pr vegan mdebates.

Tune in to hear Shivam's expert advice on animal advocacy, his experiences with street activism, and tips for aspiring vegans.

Thanks for listening!!

Much love,

Farah Amber

Time stamps:

00:00 — Introduction

02:47 — Shivam’s Vegan & Activism Journey

13:00 — Shivam’s Activism & Street Outreach

16:49 — Tips for Animal Advocacy Methods

28:33 — On Being Vegan in a Non-Vegan World

32:43 — Tips for Aspiring Vegans

35:38 — Nuances of the Indian Dairy Industry

55:57 — Open Slaughterhouses in India

1:00:58 — Practices Not Known to the Public

1:03:27 — Reacting to Anti-Vegan Comments / Human-Animal Victim Analogy

1:09:41 — What’s Next for Voice of Vegans

1:13:06 — Final Message & Conclusion

Watch the podcast on Youtube here

Connect with me: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/itsfarahamber

Connect with Shivam:

https://www.instagram.com/voiceofvegans_

https://www.youtube.com/@voiceofvegans

https://www.voiceofvegans.com/

More links: ⁠⁠https://hoo.be/farahvegan⁠⁠

Contact me: farah@farahamber.com

In this episode, we're joined by Rajeshwar Singh Maini

(@rsmaini) of Animal Save India and the Plant Based Treaty. Rajeshwar is a prominent animal rights advocate who launched The Save Movement in India, starting with Mumbai Animal Save in 2018. Rajeshwar works on individual change in activism and institutional change through his work with the Plant Based Treaty.

Rajeshwar shares his vegan journey story coming from a family that owned a poultry shop to becoming a leading voice in the vegan movement in India. In our discussion, Rajeshwar shares about his involvement with Animal Save, the National Animal Rights Day, and about his work at the COP28 in Dubai with Plant Based Treaty.

Tune in as Rajeshwar shares valuable advice on effective animal advocacy methods and shares insights into creating a vegan India.

Thanks for listening!!

Much love,

Farah Amber

Time stamps:

00:00 — Introduction

03:52 — Rajeshwar’s Vegan Journey

07:20 — Rajeshwar’s Animal Activism Projects

11:16 — COP28 in Dubai with the Plant Based Treaty

17:27 — Socratic Method in Animal Advocacy

23:10 — On Veganism in India

26:27 — Experience Visiting Slaughterhouses

30:28 — Managing Mental Health in Activism

35:00 — On The Support of Family and Friends

36:34 — Future Projects and What’s Next For Rajeshwar

38:34 — Final Message and Conclusion

Watch the podcast on Youtube here

Listen to the podcast here:

https://open.spotify.com/show/6AcLaofzDZ6uMJNstfnGYX

https://podcasts.apple.com/nl/podcast/changemakers/id1647956676

Connect with me: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/itsfarahamber

Connect with Rajeshwar:

https://www.instagram.com/rsmaini

https://www.instagram.com/animalsaveindia

More links: https://hoo.be/farahvegan⁠⁠

Contact me: farah@farahamber.com